HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD 2021-002 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO. FD 2021-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (THIRD
AMENDED AND RESTATED)
WHEREAS,the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District("RCFPD")is a public agency
located in the County of San Bernardino, State of California; and
WHEREAS, Consolidated Fire Agencies ("CONFIRE") is a joint powers authority duly
organized and existing under Section 6500 et seq. of the Government Code and its Joint Powers
Agreement effective August 13, 1990, amended September 3, 2013 and September 17, 2013,
amended again on or before December 4, 2019, and being amended again concurrently with this
Resolution (collectively, the JPA"), whose members and parties are City of Redlands, City of
Loma Linda, City of Colton, City of Rialto, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, San
Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Chino Valley Independent Fire District, Apple Valley
Fire Protection District, and effective upon the adoption of a resolution concurrently herewith by
all Parties (defined below), the City of Victorville (collectively, the "Parties").
WHEREAS, as set forth in Exhibit A hereto, the Board of Directors of CONFIRE has
recommended that each current party to the JPA and member of CONFIRE take action to
substantially amend the JPA.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PRESIDENT OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT HEREBY RESOLVES,
1. The foregoing Recitals are true and correct.
2. The execution of the Joint Powers Agreement (Third Amended and Restated) shall not
extinguish: (a) the obligation of Chino Valley Independent Fire District and Apple Valley Fire
Protection District to pay the "Required Buy-In" set forth in preceding amendment dated
December 4, 2019 as set forth therein; or(b)the obligation of the City of Victorville to pay the
"Required Buy-In" less the "Premium Amount", set forth in in the resolution adopted
concurrently with this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
1. The President of said board or his or her designee be and hereby is authorized to sign and
execute the Joint Powers Agreement (Third Amended and Restated) attached hereto as
Exhibit B on behalf of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
2. The Secretary of the RCFPD shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 31d day of February, 2021.
Dennis Michael, P eside
ATTEST: L.
nice C. Reynolds, Cle
I, JANICE C. REYNOLDS , SECRETARY of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the
Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, at a Regular Meeting of
said Board held on the 31 day of February 2021.
AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott, Spagnolo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 4ch day of February, 2021, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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nice C. Reynolds, Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
TO RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-03
BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CONSOLIDATED FIRE AGENCIES
Recommendation to Amend Consolidated Fire Agencies Joint Powers Agreement
RECITALS
1. WHEREAS, Consolidated Fire Agencies ("CONFIRE") is a joint powers authority duly
organized and existing under Section 6500 et seq. of the Government Code and its Joint
Powers Agreement effective August 13, 1990,amended September 3,2013 and September
17, 2013, and amended again on or before December 4, 2019 (collectively, the "JPA",
which is set forth in Appendix 1 to Exhibit A hereto).
2. WHEREAS, CONFIRE and its parties and member agencies, are considering the
substantial amendment to the JPA as set forth in Exhibit B hereto.
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Board of Directors recormnends that each current party to the JPA and member of
CONFIRE take action to substantially amend the JPA as set forth in Exhibit B hereto.
THIS RESOLUTION was passed and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Consolidated Fire
Agencies at a regular meeting held on the tl �"'�' of .�.�,„ber, 2020, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: .'
NOES: 01
ABSENT: 'Al
ABSTAIN:
Signed and Approved by me after its passage.
Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Consolidated Fire Agencies
ATTEST:
Secretary to the Board of Directors
Consolidated Fire Agencies
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EXHIBIT B
TO RESOLUTION
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
(Third Amended and Restated)
This Joint Powers Agreement("Agreement") is by and between the public entities listed in Exhibit
A (individually, a"Party," and collectively, the"Parties").
This Agreement is made and entered into as of ("Effective Date").
RECITALS
1. Prior Agreements. As authorized by Section 6500 of the Government Code, the Parties
previously entered into a joint powers agreement relating to the operation of the Consolidated
Fire Agencies of the East Valley (the "Existing Agreement"). The joint powers agreement
was:
a. Effective on ; and
b. Amended on and
2. Desire to Amend. The Parties desire to amend the Existing Agreement.
AGREEMENT
1. Amendment and Restatement. This Third Amended and Restated Agreement shall, on the
Effective Date, supersede and replace the Existing Agreement.
2. Agency Established.
a. Pursuant to Section 6500 et seq. of the Government Code, the legislative body of
each Party hereby authorizes, by entry into this Agreement, the joint exercise of
powers common to the Parties to further the Purpose, defined below.
b. This joint exercise of powers shall be conducted by an agency or entity that is separate
from the Parties to the Agreement and responsible for the administration of the
Agreement.
C. The name of that agency or entity created by this Agreement is:
Consolidated Fire Agencies ("CONFIRE').
3. Purpose and Method.
a. The purpose of CONFIRE and this Agreement is, for the benefit of those persons
served by the Parties and those persons served by other agencies who contract with
CONFIRE for services, to engage in any lawful act or activity that arises out of or
relates to the operation of a regional public safety communication system and
cooperative program of fire protection, rescue and emergency medical services
system (the "Purpose").
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b. By way of illustration and not by limitation, the Purpose includes:
(1) the provision of hardware, software, services, and other items necessary and
appropriate for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of a regional
public safety communications system; and
(2) a cooperative program for dispatch of fire and emergency medical services
and related functions for the mutual benefit of the members of CONFIRE;
and
(3) the provision of such services on a contract basis to other governmental
agencies and private entities; and
(4) the provision of a forum for discussion, study, development and
implementation of recommendations of mutual interest regarding public
safety, communications, operations and related matters within Parties and
contracting agencies.
C. The method by which the Purpose will be accomplished is any lawful act that arises
out of or relates to the Purpose.
4. Powers of CONFIRE. CONFIRE shall have:
a. All of the powers common to the Parties necessary or appropriate to the Purpose
except the power of eminent domain ("Powers").
b. The Powers include, by way of illustration and not by limitation,the following:
(1) To sue and be sued;
(2) To acquire, hold, dispose of, convey and encumber the property, real and
personal, and to create a leasehold interest in the property for the benefit of
the Parties;
(3) To appoint and employ necessary employees, to define their qualifications
and duties, and to provide a pay schedule for performance of their duties;
(4) To employ counsel;
(5) To enter into and perform all necessary contracts;
(6) To adopt a seal and alter it at its pleasure;
(7) To issue revenue bonds pursuant to Government Code section 6540, et seq.;
and
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(8) To apply for, receive and disburse grants, loans, or other funds from any
private or public entity.
5. Restriction on Manner of Exercise of Powers of CONFIRE. The Powers of CONFIRE,
such as the powers of CONFIRE relating to bidding, contracting, and procurement, are
subject to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising the Powers of the "Restriction
Designee" designated below:
a. By default, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is the Restriction
Designee.
b. Should San Bernardino County Fire Protection District withdraw or otherwise cease
to be a Party to this Agreement,the Restriction Designee shall be Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District.
C. Should both San Bernardino County Fire Protection District and Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District withdraw or otherwise cease to be a Party to this Agreement,
the Restriction Designee shall be Chino Valley Fire District.
d. Should San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District, and Chino Valley Fire District, withdraw or otherwise cease to
be a Party to this Agreement, the Restriction Designee shall be the remaining Parry
that is first in alphabetical order.
6. Governance. CONFIRE shall be governed by a Board of Directors and an Administrative
Committee.
a. Board of Directors.
(1) CONFIRE shall have a"Board of Directors,"which is hereby established and
governed by the Brown Act.
(2) The Board of Directors shall consist of one elected official appointed by the
legislative body of each Party.
(3) The legislative body of each Party shall designate in writing to CONFIRE its
primary and alternate elected official to serve on the Board of Directors.
(4) The Board of Directors is responsible for:
(a) the appointment of a treasurer;
(b) the appointment of an auditor;
(c) providing recommendations to the governing bodies of the Parties
regarding the addition of new parties to this Agreement; and
(d) approval of the annual budget and assessment schedule of CONFIRE.
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(5) The Board of Directors may establish rules governing its own conduct and
procedure, including Board Bylaws and Policies that are consistent with this
Agreement
(6) A quorum for the transaction of all business by the Board of Directors shall
exist when a simple-majority (50.1%) of the members are present. (or is
lawfully present via teleconference).
(7) No one serving on the Board of Directors shall receive any salary or
compensation from CONFIRE.
(8) At its annual organizational meeting,the Board of Directors shall:
(a) select one (1) of its Directors to serve as Chairperson of the Board of
Directors and one Director to serve as the Vice Chairperson of the
Board until the next annual meeting; and
(b) establish a regular meeting schedule for the coming year. Unless
waived by the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors shall
schedule at least two (2) regular meetings per year.
b. Administrative Committee. The purpose of the Administrative Committee is to
meet regularly with the CONFIRE Director (and his/her staff) to provide advice,
direction and consent on matters related to operations and administration.
(1) CONFIRE shall have an "Administrative Committee," which is hereby
established and governed by the Brown Act
(2) The Administrative Committee shall consist of the Fire Chief of each Party.
(3) The legislative body of each Party shall designate in writing to CONFIRE its
primary, and one (1) alternate individual, to serve on the Administrative
Committee.
(4) At its annual organizational meeting,the Administrative Committee shall:
(a) select one (1) of its Chiefs to serve as Chairperson of the
Administrative Committee and one Chief to serve as the Vice
Chairperson of the Administrative Committee until the next annual
meeting; and
(b) establish a regular meeting schedule for the coming year.
(5) The Administrative Committee is responsible for all matters relating to the
conduct of CONFIRE as delegated by the Board of Directors.
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(6) The Administrative Committee may establish rules governing its own
conduct and procedure.
(7) A quorum for the transaction of all business by the Administrative Committee
shall exist when two-thirds of the members are present(or is lawfully present
via teleconference).
(8) No one serving on the Administrative Committee shall receive any salary or
compensation from CONFIRE.
(9) Policies. The Administrative Committee may establish policies to govern the
affairs of CONFIRE that are consistent with this Agreement and applicable
law.
(10) Subsidiary Committees.
(a) The Administrative Committee may establish subsidiary committees
as it deems fit to:
(i) Exercise authority lawfully delegated by the Administrative
Committee
(ii) Provide advisory recommendations to the Board of Directors
or the Administrative Committee.
(11) Except for those powers expressly reserved to the Board of Directors under
this Agreement, the Administrative Committee has all express or implied
powers which are consistent with applicable law and this Agreement.
C. Voting.
(1) Board of Directors
(a) Each member of the Board of Directors shall cast one vote.
(b) A vote may only be cast by that Party's director(primary or alternate)
who is physically present(or is lawfully present via teleconference).
(2) Administrative Committee
(a) A member of the Administrative Committee,shall cast weighted votes
set annually, effective July 1 based upon the dispatch incidents in the
preceding Calendar Year as follows:
(i) A Party that had at least 50% of the dispatch incidents in the
preceding Calendar Year, four(4)votes.
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(ii) A Party that had between 15% and 49.9% of the dispatch
incidents in the preceding Calendar Year, two (2)votes.
(iii) All other Parties, one (1)vote.
All transactions of business shall require a majority of eligible
votes which may be different than the number of Parties.
Example: Based on eight agencies, if an agency has 50% of
the dispatch incidents, they are entitled to four votes, and the
remaining agencies are entitled to one vote, the number of
eligible votes would be a total of eleven. In this case six votes
would be required for a majority.
(iv) In the event that all agencies are not represented (i.e. full
quorum), no two agencies shall be able to authorize the
transaction of business on behalf of CONFIRE. If two
agencies represent a majority of eligible votes and are the only
two agencies voting to authorize action,the Board of Directors
shall convene a meeting to consider the proposed action.
(b) A vote (weighted vote) may only be cast by that Party's
Administrative Committee representative (primary or alternate) who
is physically present(or is lawfully present via teleconference).
(c) If a merger of a member agency takes place with another member or
contract agency that party shall cast weighted vote/votes according to
the criteria noted in Section 6.C.2 above.
(d) Should the number of Parties decline due to withdrawal, involuntary
termination, merger etc. the percentages noted in Section 6.C.2 shall
be revisited so that no two members becomes a super majority.
d. Vacancies.
A vacancy shall immediately occur in the office of any director of the Board of
Directors,or member of the Administrative Committee,upon the resignation or death
of such person holding such office, or upon his/her ceasing to be an officer or
employee of the Party that appointed him or her.
7. Fiscal Contributions.
a. Dispatch and Dispatch-Related Services.
(1) Each Party shall pay its pro-rata share of all capital, operating, and related
costs of CONFIRE that benefit all Parties (Universal Service).
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(2) Pro-rata share shall be calculated in the following manner:
All dispatched incidents originating in a Party's respective
jurisdiction over the immediately preceding one (1) calendar year
divided by
All dispatched incidents dispatched by CONFIRE over the
immediately preceding one(1) calendar year.
b. Additional Services. A Party or Parties shall pay for any additional services that are
received or requested by the Party or Parties if those additional services (seat-based)
are not also deemed by the Administrative Committee as a Universal Service, of
general benefit to CONFIRE and made available to all Parties. Additional services
shall be provided by CONFIRE at rates to be determined by the Administrative
Committee.
C. Other Costs and Expenses. The Parties recognize that, from time-to-time,
CONFIRE may incur costs and expenses which are not directly related to the
provision of services to Parties. In addition to the payments specified in Sections 7.a
and 7.b above,each Party shall pay its pro-rata share of such costs and expenses upon
approval by the Administrative Committee.
d. Ongoing Financial Obligations. Each Party is responsible for its pro-rata share of
any obligation which was incurred at a time when that entity was a Party. This shall
include, by way of illustration and not limitation: long-term debt and multi-fiscal-
year debt related to the above described Services, Costs and Expenses.
(1) Pro-rata share shall be in the same proportion as that entity's pro-rata share
determined pursuant to Section 7.a.2 of the Agreement.
(2) The pro-rata obligation of each Party is immediately binding on the Party at
the time the obligation is incurred.
e. Billing.
(1) CONFIRE shall bill each Party for its Fiscal Contributions quarterly, unless
a request is made and approved for bi-annual billing. The Parties shall pay
the bill within sixty (60)days of receipt.
(2) Any Party whose bill has not been paid within sixty(60)days may be deemed
by CONFIRE to be in default and required to pay interest on the unpaid
balance, not to exceed one (1)percent per month ("Defaulting Party").
(3) CONFIRE has the power, at its option, to take the following action against a
Defaulting Party:
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(i) commence an action in its own name against the Defaulting Party to
recover the amount of the obligation due to CONFIRE hereunder;or
(ii) suspend the voting rights of the Defaulting Party until all Fiscal
Contributions have been paid; or
(iii) involuntarily terminate the Defaulting Party as set forth in Paragraph
12, below.
8. Accountability and Audits. CONFIRE shall be strictly accountable for all funds and shall
report all receipts and disbursements, as required by Government Code section 6505.
a. Pursuant to Section 6505.6 of the Government Code, the Board of Directors may
designate a CONFIRE employee as treasurer and auditor of CONFIRE as set forth in
Section 6505.5.
b. The CONFIRE treasurer and auditor shall perform the duties set forth in Section 6505
of the Government Code.
C. The CONFIRE treasurer and auditor shall cause an independent audit of CONFIRE
to be made by a certified public accountant,or public accountant, in compliance with
Section 6505 of the Government Code.
9. Indemnification.
a. To the furthest extent permitted by law, each Party, including CONFIRE, hereby
agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold CONFIRE and the other Parties, and their
respective officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers free and harmless
from any and all liability or claims for personal injury, death, and property damage
to the extent that it may arise from the indemnifying party's breach of this Agreement
or negligent or otherwise tortious acts or omissions.
b. CONFIRE and each Party shall procure and maintain their own general liability,auto,
professional, and worker's compensation policies with limits set out in Exhibit B, as
amended from time to time by the Board of Directors, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference. To the extent that CONFIRE or any Party does not
have an employee,workers compensation coverage shall not be required. CONFIRE
and each Party may satisfy the insurance requirement set forth herein with an
adequate self-insurance program or participation in a public agency insurance pool.
10. Force Maieure. Neither CONFIRE nor any of the Parties shall be held responsible or liable
to any other Party or CONFIRE for any loss, damage or delay caused by accidents, strikes,
lockouts,fire,flood,act of civil or military authority or by insurrection or riot or by any other
cause which is beyond its control.
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11. Withdrawal. Any Party may withdraw as a party to this Agreement as follows:
a. Notice of Intent to Withdraw shall be given not less than eighteen (18) months prior
to the proposed date that the withdrawal shall take effect.
(1) Notice of Intent to Withdraw shall be in writing and addressed to the
Chairperson of the Board of Directors of CONFIRE at its primary address
(currently 1743 Miro Way, Rialto CA 92376).
(2) Notice of Intent to Withdraw must be accompanied by a proof of service that
notice was sent by certified mail with return receipt requested. Notice shall
be considered given on the date of service.
b. June 30 (11:59 p.m.), annually, shall be the only month and day on which a
withdrawal shall take effect.
C. No withdrawing Party shall be entitled to any payment for its interests or assets in
CONFIRE upon withdrawal.
d. Notwithstanding Paragraph I La.,no Party may withdraw until they have:
(1) Either,paid in full their pro-rata share of all outstanding debts and obligations
that were incurred while they were a Party. This shall include, by way of
illustration and not limitation: long-term debt,pension obligations and multi-
fiscal-year debt.
(2) Or, executed a contract with CONFIRE to pay for all outstanding debts and
obligations that were incurred while they were a Party.
12. Involuntary Termination.
a. This Agreement may be terminated with respect to a Party for material non-
compliance with provisions of this Agreement upon a no less than a two-thirds vote
of the Board of Directors, excluding the vote of the Party subject to possible
termination. Prior to any vote to terminate this Agreement with respect to a Party,
written notice of the proposed termination shall be provided. The written notice of
proposed termination shall identify the specific provisions of this Agreement that the
Party has allegedly violated and provide notice of the right to provide a written
response within ten (10) business days, either evidencing compliance with the terms
of this Agreement or a plan to cure the default and a reasonable timeline acceptable
to CONFIRE within which the Party subject to termination will diligently prosecute
the same to completion.
b. In the event that the Party subject to possible termination is unable to provide
satisfactory evidence of their compliance with the Agreement or ability to cure the
default,the Party subject to possible termination shall have the right to respond to the
reasons for the proposed termination at the Board of Directors meeting prior to any
vote regarding termination. Any vote for termination by the Board of Directors shall
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be at least forty (40) business days after delivery of the written notice identified in
Paragraph 12(a), above.
C. Any Parry that is involuntarily terminated in accordance with Paragraph 12(a),above,
shall remain responsible for their pro-rata share of all outstanding debts and
obligations that were incurred while they were a Party. This shall include, by way of
illustration and not limitation: long-term debt,pension obligations and multi-fiscal-
year debt.
13. Enforcement.
CONFIRE is hereby given authority to enforce this Agreement. If suit is necessary to enforce
any of the provisions of this Agreement, CONFIRE and the Parties shall pay their own
reasonable attorney fees, regardless of who is the prevailing party.
14. Dissolution.
a. This Agreement may be dissolved and terminated, in its entirety, by a Board of
Directors' vote to terminate that is not less than ninety percent (90%) of the total
number of votes of the then-remaining Parties.
b. No assets may be distributed (divided or returned) until all outstanding debts and
obligations have been resolved. Resolved means that each Party has:
(1) Either paid their pro-rata share of all outstanding debts and obligations that
were incurred while they were a Party; or
(2) Executed a contract with CONFIRE to pay for all outstanding debts and
obligations that were incurred while they were a Party.
(3) All assets of CONFIRE will be distributed in proportion to the contributions
of the Parties during the fiscal year of dissolution.
15. Debts.
a. To the furthest extent permitted by law, the debts, liabilities and obligations of
CONFIRE shall not be the debts, liabilities, and/or obligations of the Parties.
b. Notwithstanding Paragraph 15.a, with respect to the retirement liabilities of
CONFIRE:
(1) The debts, liabilities and obligations of CONFIRE shall be the debts,
liabilities, and/or obligations of the Parties.
(2) Pursuant to Section 6508.2 of the Government Code, the Parties agree to
apportion CONFIRE's retirement obligations among themselves as follows:
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(a) Each Party is responsible for its pro-rata share of any retirement
obligations of CONFIRE which were incurred at a time when that
entity was a Party ("Retirement Obligation").
(b) Pro-rata share shall be in the same proportion as that entity's pro-rata
share determined pursuant to Section 7.a.2 of the Agreement.
(c) The pro-rata obligation of each Party is immediately binding on the
Party at the time the obligation is incurred.
(d) In the event that one Party is forced to pay the Retirement Obligation
of another Party by virtue of joint and several liability with respect to
retirement liabilities of joint powers authorities under A.B. 1912
(2018), affecting Sections 6508.1, 6508.2, 20574.1, 20575, and
20577.5 of the Government Code effective January 1, 2019:
i. The Party that failed to pay its Retirement Obligation
("Defaulting Party") shall indemnify the Party that paid the
Defaulting Party's Retirement Obligation actions,
assessments, counts, citations, claims, costs, damages,
demands, judgments, liabilities (legal, administrative or
otherwise), losses, notices, expenses, fines, penalties,
proceedings,responsibilities,violations,reasonable attorney's
and consultants' fees and causes of action to property or
persons(each a"Claim")to the extent that the Claim arises out
of, pertains to, or relates to the Defaulting Party's failure to
pay its Retirement Obligation (collectively, the Defaulting
Party Indemnity").
ii. Each Party hereby irrevocably waives sovereign immunity
with respect to any assets it may have or later acquire to the
extent necessary for another Party to recover under the
Defaulting Party Indemnity.
iii. To the extent that a Defaulting Party is unable to satisfy its
obligations under the Defaulting Party Indemnity by virtue of
its insolvency("Defaulting Party Insolvency"),the Retirement
Obligation of each Party other than the Defaulting Party shall
be increased in the amount of its pro-rata share of the
Defaulting Party Insolvency in the same proportion as that
entity's pro-rata share determined pursuant to Section 7.a.2 of
the Agreement.
iv. CONFIRE Assets, if applicable shall be utilized first to
satisfy retirement obligations of a Defaulting Party before the
remaining parties are obligated pay their pro-rata shares.
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16. Provisions Required by Law Deemed Inserted.
a. This Agreement is subject to all provisions of the Constitution and laws of California
and the United States which: (1) govern, control, or affect CONFIRE and/or the
Parties; or (2) the property, funds, operations, or powers of CONFIRE and/or the
Parties.
b. Such provisions are by this reference made a part of this Agreement.
C. Any provision required by law to be included in this Agreement shall be deemed to
be inserted; and, had that provision been included in the most recent former joint
powers agreement of CONFIRE,then such provision shall be deemed inserted in the
form set forth in the most recent former joint powers agreement of CONFIRE.
17. Amendment.
a. This Agreement may be amended as follows:
(1) The Board of Directors adopts a Resolution recommending the amendment
which will be presented to the governing body of each Party for ratification.
(2) The Amendment shall be effective when the required Resolution
Recommending Amendment has been ratified by the governing bodies of all
Parties. .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned public agencies have set their signature on the
respective dates set forth below.
This document may be signed in duplicate originals or counterparts.
ATTEST: APPLE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
A Fire Protection District
Date: Date:
By:
Clerk, Board of Directors of Apple President, Board of Directors of Apple
Valley Fire Protection District Valley Fire Protection District
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ATTEST: CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
A Fire Protection District
Date: Date:
By:
Clerk, Board of Directors of the Chino President, Board of Directors of the
Valley Fire District Chino Valley Fire District
ATTEST: CITY OF COLTON
A Municipal Corporation
Date: Date:
By:
City Clerk Mayor
ATTEST: CITY OF LOMA LINDA
A Municipal Corporation
Date: Date:
By:
City Clerk Mayor
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ATTEST: CITY OF REDLANDS
A Municipal Corporation
Date: Date:
By:
City Clerk Mayor
ATTEST: CITY OF RIALTO
A Municipal Corporation
Date: Date:
By:
City Clerk Mayor
ATTEST: CITY OF VICTORVILLE
A Municipal Corporation
Date: Date:
By:
City Clerk Mayor
ATTEST: RANCHO CUCOMONGA FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
A Fire Protection District
Date: Date:
By:
Secretary, Board of Directors President, Board of Directors
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ATTEST: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
A Fire Protection District
Date: Date:
By:
Secretary of the San Bernardino Chairman, Board of Directors of the San
County Fire Protection District Bernardino County Fire Protection
District
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EXHIBIT A
TO
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
(Third Amended and Restated)
The Parties to the Agreement are:
• Apple Valley Fire Protection District, a fire protection district duly formed and
existing under the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, Government Code section
13800 et seq. ("Apple Valley FPD"); and
• Chino Valley Fire District, a fire protection district duly formed and existing under
the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, Government Code section 13800 et seq.
("Chino Valley FPD"); and
• City of Colton, a general law city duly formed and existing under Art. XI, section 7
of the California Constitution ("Colton");
• City of Loma Linda, a charter city duly formed and existing under Art. XI, section
5 and section 7 of the California Constitution ("Loma Linda");
• City of Redlands, a general law city duly formed and existing under Art.XI, section
7 of the California Constitution ("Redlands");
• City of Rialto, a general law city duly formed and existing under Art. XI, section 7
of the California Constitution ("Rialto');
0 City of Victorville, City of Victorville, a municipal corporation duly authorized and
existing under Government Code Section 34000 et seq. ("Victorville");
• Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, a fire protection district duly formed
and existing under the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, Government Code
section 13800 et seq. ("Rancho Cucamonga FPD"); and
• San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, a fire protection district duly
formed and existing under the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, Government
Code section 13800 et seq. ("San Bernardino County FPD").
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EXHIBIT B
TO
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
(Third Amended and Restated)
INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS
1. Workers' Compensation/Employers Liability
A program of Workers'Compensation insurance or a State-approved Self-Insurance Program
in an amount and form to meet all applicable requirements of the Labor Code of the State of
California, including Employer's Liability with two hundred and fifty thousand dollar
($250,000) limits, covering all persons, including volunteers, providing services on behalf
of Party and all risks to such persons under this Agreement.
2. Commercial/General Liability Insurance
Party shall carry General Liability Insurance covering all operations performed by or on
behalf of Party providing coverage for bodily injury and property damage with a combined
single limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000), per occurrence. The policy
coverage shall include:
a. Premises operations and mobile equipment.
b. Products and completed operations.
C. Broad form property damage (including completed operations)
d. Explosion, collapse and underground hazards.
e. Personal Injury
f. Contractual liability
g. $2,000,000 general aggregate limit
3. Automobile Liability Insurance
Primary insurance coverage shall be written on ISO Business Auto coverage form for all
owned, hired and non-owned automobiles or symbol 1 (any auto). The policy shall have a
combined single limit of not less than one million dollars($1,000,000) for bodily injury and
property damage,per occurrence.
If Party is transporting one or more non-employee passengers in performance of services,
the automobile liability policy shall have a combined single limit of two million dollars
($2,000,000) for bodily injury and property damage per occurrence.
4. Umbrella Liability Insurance
An umbrella (over primary) or excess policy may be used to comply with limits or other
primary coverage requirements. When used, the umbrella policy shall apply to bodily
injury/property damage, personal injury/advertising injury and shall include a "dropdown"
provision providing primary coverage for any liability not covered by the primary policy.
The coverage shall also apply to automobile liability.
5. Cyber Liability Insurance - Cyber Liability Insurance with limits of no less than
$1,000,000 for each occurrence or event with an annual aggregate of$2,000,000 covering
privacy violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information,
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intentional and/or unintentional release of private information, alteration of electronic
information, extortion, network security, breach response cost, and regulatory fines and
penalties.
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